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Womenâs support groups and helplines are reporting an alarming increase in the numbers of calls they have received since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in many countries of the world. Photo: Mattia Ascenzo

COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’

Religious leaders urged to take strong stand against increase in domestic violence under lockdown

(LWI) - As new data emerges about an increase in domestic violence since the start of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, the Lutheran World…

Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation

LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Annual Report for the work carried out in…

Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations

Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment

(LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge at the LWFâs Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia, in 2017. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF General Secretary announces he will step down in 2021

"Junge has personified LWF's passion for the church and for the world"

(LWI) – LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge announced today that he will be stepping down from his position on 31 October 2021, three years before his term ends…

Mary Philip is Associate Professor for Lutheran Global Theology and Mission at the Martin Luther University College, Canada. One of her areas of expertise is Environmental Theology and Ecojustice. Photo: Mary Philip

Embracing sustainable practices and values

Voices from the Communion: Dr. Mary Philip, Canada

(LWI) – “We cannot go back to what was normal,” says Mary Philip, Associate Professor for Lutheran Global…

Rev. Angela Trejo Haager of the Mexican Lutheran Church, one of the coordinators of the LWF Women and Gender Justice Network of churches in Latin America and the Caribbean. Photo: LWF/A.Danielsson

Bible studies highlight gender justice work

LWF’s network of women in Latin America and the Caribbean provide hope through reflections on pandemic

(LWI) - Women in ordained ministry across Latin America and the Caribbean are sharing biblical reflections to support members of their…

Chanset, an ethnic Khmu girl in northern Laos, with school uniform, books and other items provided by LWF as part of a program to provide access to quality education for girls. Photo: LWF/P. Simayvanh

LWF calls for urgent action on women’s rights

A statement marking 25th anniversary of Beijing conference laments slow pace of progress on gender justice

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is urging world leaders, meeting at the UN General…

Rev. Dr Marcia Blasi standing next to a statue of Katharina von Bora at Faculdades EST, Brazil. Photo: Private

A time to teach and learn “a diakonia of solidarity”

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Dr Marcia Blasi

(LWI) – For many higher institutions of learning around the world, the coronavirus disease pandemic not only ushered in an unexpected shift from in-person to online teacher-student…

The âWomen of the Reformationâ commemorative stamp was designed by Susann Stefanizen and presented to the public in the Market Church in Hannover, Germany. Photo: Federal Ministry of Finance

Postage stamp honors women of the Reformation

Illustrating the contribution of courageous women

(LWI) – Alongside men such as Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon, many women had a hand in bringing about the Reformation 500 years ago. This was shown with a commemorative stamp in…

LWF project manager in Nepal, Gautam Yagya, briefs a local community about the LWF COVID-19 response during a handover of medical equipment at Morang hospital, Nepal. Photo: LWF Nepal

Empowering faith actors as gender justice advocates

Women’s Human Rights Advocacy Training offers practical support to those advocating for change at grassroots level

(LWI) - The rice fields and forests of Morang in eastern Nepal are a world away from the magnificent halls of Geneva’s…